Priority Points
In accordance with the University's collective agreement with the McGill Course Lecturers' and Instructors' Union (MCLIU), a list of individuals who currently have priority points is below.
Course Lecturers
Please note that given the planned resumption of in-person teaching activities, most courses will be taught in person. Exams may however need to be administered remotely depending, mainly on the size of the class. Course Lecturers will be required to plan accordingly. Should government restrictions prohibit the resumption of in person teaching, courses will revert to remote teaching. In the event of such a change, Course Lecturers will be advised without delay. Course Lecturers may be required to prepare and deliver teaching material suited to a remote/online teaching environment using a virtual learning platform [e.g., Zoom, WebEx] and the McGill myCourses learning management system. Training and assistance on remote teaching is available through Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) . Course Lecturers are encouraged to record their lectures.
A Course Lecturer assignment includes all or part of the following teaching activities:
a) preparation of the Course and Course plan;
b) delivery of the Course;
c) evaluation of students;
d) submitting to the University a report on student attendance and student grades;
e) supervision of Teaching Assistants or any other teaching support staff;
f) upon request, review of their students’ grades;
g) meeting with students, being available to answer questions and give advice concerning Course content and requirements;
Employees shall perform their duties in compliance with the Pedagogical Regulation and as specified in the administrative directives of the Hiring Unit. An Employee shall use appropriate pedagogical methods and material. Assessment of applicants will be based on previous teaching experience, higher degrees and pertinence of areas of specialization, experience of field research, quality of the course outline (for literature courses only; language courses will follow the syllabus established by the Department), and quality of the academic record.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity.
Fall 2021:
The Department Languages, Literatures and Cultures is looking for instructors to teach the following courses to be offered in the Fall 2021academic term:
GERM 202D1 Sect. 004 German Language, Beginners' (3 credits)
Estimated Number of Positions: 1 position
Teaching Qualification Requirements: M.A. or Ph.D. in German or registered in the German Studies graduate program at McGill. Native or near native fluency in German required.
Experience: A minimum of two semesters as instructor of a course at a similar level or to be a graduate student in German Studies in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at McGill University. Course lecturers must demonstrate a familiarity with the course materials used in German Studies language courses.
Instructors of language courses must adhere to the guidelines set by the Language Program Directors (LPDs). In assuming a language position, the successful applicant agrees to the guidelines set by LPDs and to (1) teach the scheduled classes; (2) use the prescribed course materials and follow the class plan and test schedule established in the syllabus; 3)collaborate with colleagues to prepare in-class tests, quizzes, exercises, and final exams; (4) invigilate any scheduled in-class exams, final exams, and oral-exams; and (5) attend scheduled meetings with the Language Program Director. Applicants must submit a letter of introduction, an updated CV, course evaluations for all courses taught in the past two years, and a teaching philosophy statement (one page). Two letters of recommendation are required from all applicants with the exception of LLC graduate students.
Additional Information: This is the first half of a 6-credit course that will be taught in the fall 2021 academic term at 3 course hour credits.
Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 12:35-01:25PM.
Course Start and End Dates: September 1, 2021 to December 6, 2021.
HISP 220D1 Sect. 004 Spanish Language: Intermediate (3 credits)
Estimated Number of Positions: 1 position
Teaching Qualification Requirements: M.A. or Ph.D. in Spanish or registered in the Hispanic Studies graduate program at McGill. Native or near native fluency in Spanish required.
Experience: A minimum of two semesters as instructor of a course at a similar level or to be a graduate student in Hispanic Studies in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at McGill University. Course lecturers must demonstrate a familiarity with the course materials used in Hispanic Studies language courses.
Instructors of language courses must adhere to the guidelines set by the Language Program Directors (LPDs). In assuming a language position, the successful applicant agrees to the guidelines set by LPDs and to (1) teach the scheduled classes; (2) use the prescribed course materials and follow the class plan and test schedule established in the syllabus; 3)collaborate with colleagues to prepare in-class tests, quizzes, exercises, and final exams; (4) invigilate any scheduled in-class exams, final exams, and oral-exams; and (5) attend scheduled meetings with the Language Program Director. Applicants must submit a letter of introduction, an updated CV, course evaluations for all courses taught in the past two years, and a teaching philosophy statement (one page). Two letters of recommendation are required from all applicants with the exception of LLC graduate students.
Additional Information: This is the first half of a 6-credit course that will be taught in the fall 2021 academic term at 3 course credits.
Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 11:35-12:25.
Course Start and End Dates: September 1, 2021 to December 6, 2021
HISP 301 Sect. 001 Hispanic Literature and Culture in English 1 (3 credits)
Estimated Number of Positions: 1 position
Teaching Qualification Requirements: Ph.D. in Spanish or registered in the Hispanic Studies PhD program at McGill University. Native or near native fluency in English and Spanish required.
Experience: A minimum of two semesters as instructor of a course at a similar level or to be a PhD student in Hispanic Studies in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at McGill University.
Course Details: A course on a major topic or author in Spanish or Latin American literature offered in English translation. For this year’s topic or author please see course information in Minerva or contact the Department.
Applicants must submit a letter of introduction, an updated CV, course evaluations for all courses taught in the past two years, and a proposed course syllabus on the topic/author selected for this course. For this year’s topic or author please see course information in Minerva or contact the Department. In addition to this, two letters of recommendation are required from all applicants with the exception of LLC graduate students.
Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays 10:05-11:25
Course Start and End Dates:
September 1, 2021 - December 6, 2021
ITAL 205D1 Sect. 004 Italian for Beginners (3 credits)
Estimated Number of positions: 1 position
Teaching Qualification Requirements: M.A. or Ph.D. in Italian or registered in the Italian Studies graduate program at McGill. Native or near native fluency in Italian required.
Experience: A minimum of two semesters as instructor of a course at a similar level or to be a graduate student in Italian Studies in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at McGill University. Course lecturers must demonstrate a familiarity with the course materials used in Italian Studies language courses.
Instructors of language courses must adhere to the guidelines set by the Language Program Directors (LPDs). In assuming a language position, the successful applicant agrees to the guidelines set by LPDs and to (1) teach the scheduled classes; (2) use the prescribed course materials and follow the class plan and test schedule established in the syllabus; 3)collaborate with colleagues to prepare in-class tests, quizzes, exercises, and final exams; (4) invigilate any scheduled in-class exams, final exams, and oral-exams; and (5) attend scheduled meetings with the Language Program Director. Applicants must submit a letter of introduction, an updated CV, course evaluations for all courses taught in the past two years, and a teaching philosophy statement (one page). Two letters of recommendation are required from all applicants with the exception of LLC graduate students.
Additional Information: This is the first half of a 6-credit course that will be taught in the fall 2021 academic term at 3 course credits.
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:35-12:55.
Course Start and End Dates: September 1, 2021 to December 6, 2021
ITAL 206 Sect. 002 Beginners Italian Intensive (6 credits)
Estimated Number of positions: 1 position
Teaching Qualification Requirements: M.A. or Ph.D. in Italian or registered in the Italian Studies graduate program at McGill. Native or near native fluency in Italian required.
Experience: A minimum of two semesters as instructor of a course at a similar level or to be a graduate student in Italian Studies in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at McGill University. Course lecturers must demonstrate a familiarity with the course materials used in Italian Studies language courses.
Instructors of language courses must adhere to the guidelines set by the Language Program Directors (LPDs). In assuming a language position, the successful applicant agrees to the guidelines set by LPDs and to (1) teach the scheduled classes; (2) use the prescribed course materials and follow the class plan and test schedule established in the syllabus; 3)collaborate with colleagues to prepare in-class tests, quizzes, exercises, and final exams; (4) invigilate any scheduled in-class exams, final exams, and oral-exams; and (5) attend scheduled meetings with the Language Program Director. Applicants must submit a letter of introduction, an updated CV, course evaluations for all courses taught in the past two years, and a teaching philosophy statement (one page). Two letters of recommendation are required from all applicants with the exception of LLC graduate students.
Additional Information: This course is taught 4 times a week and is a 6 credit course.
Course Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:05-11:25AM
Course Start and End Dates: September 1, 2021 to December 6, 2021
ITAL 216 Sect. 001 Intermediate Italian Intensive (6 credits)
Estimated Number of positions: 1 position
Teaching Qualification Requirements: M.A. or Ph.D. in Italian or registered in the Italian Studies graduate program at McGill. Native or near native fluency in Italian required.
Experience: A minimum of two semesters as instructor of a course at a similar level or to be a graduate student in Italian Studies in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at McGill University. Course lecturers must demonstrate a familiarity with the course materials used in Italian Studies language courses.
Instructors of language courses must adhere to the guidelines set by the Language Program Directors (LPDs). In assuming a language position, the successful applicant agrees to the guidelines set by LPDs and to (1) teach the scheduled classes; (2) use the prescribed course materials and follow the class plan and test schedule established in the syllabus; 3)collaborate with colleagues to prepare in-class tests, quizzes, exercises, and final exams; (4) invigilate any scheduled in-class exams, final exams, and oral-exams; and (5) attend scheduled meetings with the Language Program Director. Applicants must submit a letter of introduction, an updated CV, course evaluations for all courses taught in the past two years, and a teaching philosophy statement (one page). Two letters of recommendation are required from all applicants with the exception of LLC graduate students.
Additional Information: This course is taught 4 times a week and is a 6 credit course.
Course Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 02:35-03:55PM
Course Start and End Dates: September 1, 2021 to December 6, 2021
ITAL 230 Sect. 001 Understanding Italy (3 credits)
Estimated Number of positions: 1 position
Teaching Qualification Requirements: M.A. or Ph.D. in Italian Studies or registered in the Italian Studies graduate program at McGill University. Native or near-native fluency in Italian and fluency in English
Experience: A minimum of two semesters as instructor of a course at a similar level in Italian Studies in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at McGill University. A strong command of contemporary Italian literature and culture, and of Italian popular culture. Experience in organizing student workshops and extracurricular cultural activities an asset.
Course Details: The course consists of using a variety of media (novels, historical articles, essays, films, documentaries, video clips, etc.) to introduce students to contemporary Italian Society and culture. Course is taught in English.
Additional Information: This is a 3 credit course.
Course Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays 08:35-09:55AM
Course Start and End Dates: September 1, 2021 to December 6, 2021
ITAL 260 Sect. 001 Reading Italian Literature (3 credits)
Estimated Number of positions: 1 position
Teaching Qualification Requirements: Ph.D in Italian studies. Native or near native command of Italian and English
Experience: Previous experience teaching Italian Literature at the University Level.
Course Details: A selection of poetic, narrative and theatrical texts from different historical periods, providing students with advanced tools in textual analysis and close reading of Italian literary texts.
Additional Information: This is a 3 credit course.
Course Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays 10:05-11:25
Course Start and End Dates: September 1, 2021 - December 6, 2021
RUSS 210 Sect. 001 Elementary Russian Language 1 (3 credits)
Estimated Number of positions: 1 position
Teaching Qualification Requirements: M.A. or Ph.D. in Russian or registered in the Russian Studies graduate program at McGill. Native or near native fluency in Russian required.
Experience: A minimum of two semesters as instructor of a course at a similar level or to be a graduate student in Russian Studies in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at McGill University. Course lecturers must demonstrate a familiarity with the course materials used in Russian Studies language courses.
Instructors of language courses must adhere to the guidelines set by the Language Program Directors (LPDs). In assuming a language position, the successful applicant agrees to the guidelines set by LPDs and to (1) teach the scheduled classes; (2) use the prescribed course materials and follow the class plan and test schedule established in the syllabus; 3)collaborate with colleagues to prepare in-class tests, quizzes, exercises, and final exams; (4) invigilate any scheduled in-class exams, final exams, and oral-exams; and (5) attend scheduled meetings with the Language Program Director. Applicants must submit a letter of introduction, an updated CV, course evaluations for all courses taught in the past two years, and a teaching philosophy statement (one page). Two letters of recommendation are required from all applicants with the exception of LLC graduate students.
Additional Information: This is a 3 credit course.
Course Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 04:35-05:25PM
Course Start and End Dates: September 1, 2021 to December 6, 2021
In accordance with current guidelines, the stipend for the Fall 2021 term is $9,625 per 3 credit course.
Interested applicants are asked to complete the online application form, either from the McGill external career site or from the Employee Workday platform. Applications will be ranked according to the collective agreement between McGill University and the MCLIU. Preference will be given to the qualified applicant with the most priority points. Please note that, external candidates, including former employees/students, must apply as an external McGill candidate, using their personal email address (i.e. non-McGill email). The external career website is https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/mcgill_careers.
If you are an internal applicant (current employee), please apply through your Workday profile.
A curriculum vitae, a letter indicating teaching experience and areas of specialization, the MCLIU documents and two letters of recommendation are required from all applicants with the exception of Language, Literature and Cultures graduate students. Candidates selected for interviews will be asked to submit a brief course outline. Please clearly indicate the course number for which you are applying in the subject line.
The deadline to apply for is June 15, 2021.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
MCLIU Application Form:
Union Membership Form:
Teaching Assistants
Positions only available to McGill graduate students. International students must have a valid study permit, social Insurance number (SIN), and Canadian bank account.
Fall 2021:
The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures is looking for Teaching Assistants for the following course to be offered in the Fall 2021 academic term (August 27, 2021 to December 31, 2021):
Please note that given the planned resumption of most in-person teaching activities in the Fall, Teaching Assistants will be required on campus to perform their tasks in person. Should government restrictions prohibit the resumption of in-person teaching activities, courses will revert to remote teaching. In the event of such a change, Teaching Assistants will be advised as soon as possible. Teaching Assistants may be required to perform tasks suited to a remote/online teaching environment using a virtual learning platform [e.g., Zoom, WebEx] and the McGill myCourses learning management system.
HISP 225 001 Hispanic Civilization 1
Estimated Number of Positions: 1
Total Hours of Work per Term: 180
Position Summary: Exam preparation, revision, invigilation and processing (photocopying, distribution, collection, filing, online posting when required); assist the instructor in the organization of the course; attend and prepare lectures; research material for the course (library, internet, departmental resources); assist students (individually or in groups; hold office hours); maintain My Courses (WebCT, uploading research, upkeep of webpage); Discussion Board/Social media supervision
Qualifications: Registered graduate student in Hispanic Studies; experience working with computers, internet, and scanners; Adequate knowledge of the political, cultural, and social history of both Spain and Latin America is a must; knowledge of web publisher or My Courses (WebCT) an asset (must be willing to be trained by McGill IT); excellent organization and communication skills.
Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English
ITAL 374 001 ITAL 374 001 Classics in Italian Cinema
Estimated Number of Positions: 1
Total Hours of Work per Term: 50
Position Summary: Attend the lectures and mark quizzes. Mark 50% of the three written assignments. Other duties related to the course.
Qualifications: Registered graduate student in Italian Studies. Good organizational skills. Experience working with computers.
RUSS 223 001 Russian 19th Century: Literary Giants 1
Estimated Number of Positions: 1
Total Hours of Work per Term: 50
Position Summary: Reading and responding to students' written work, grading, holding office hours and managing myCourses page. Other activities related to the course.
Qualifications: Registered graduate student in Russian & Slavic Studies in good standing. Good knowledge of Russian literature 1800-1860. Experience working with computers, internet, and scanners. Must be comfortable in dealing with students as individuals or in a group. Excellent organization and communication skills. Fluency in English.
How to Apply
McGill University's Manual for Submitting an Application on Workday www.mcgill.ca/r2r/files/r2r/workday-guide_for_candidates-en.pdf
If you are an INTERNAL APPLICANT (active McGill employee), login and apply through Workday, using your McGill username and password. IMPORTANT: You MUST first connect to McGill's VPN before you login to Workday. Once logged into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the Search bar. Then search for “Course Lecturer Positions - Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures - Fall 2021”, once you have found it, you can apply directly through your Workday account.
If you are an EXTERNAL APPLICANT (former McGill employee), navigate to the McGill Career website. First sign in to your candidate account or create one, as applicable. IMPORTANT: To create your account, make sure to use a personal email address (and NOT an @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email address). Search for “Course Lecturer Positions - Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures - Fall 2021” in the Search bar and click Apply to begin the application process.
Application deadline is Monday June 21, 2021.
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr [at] mcgill.ca or 514-398-3711.
McGill Graduate Students: International students must have a valid study permit, social Insurance number (SIN), and Canadian bank account.
Teaching Assistant Forms
If you are accepted for a TA position, you must complete the following forms:
TA Workload Form (To be completed with the Course Instructor by the end of the add/drop period)
TA and Course Lecturer Orientation Information
TA and Course Lecturer Orientation Video
Dear Course Lecturers and TAs:
A warm welcome from the Faculty of Arts to the new academic year! Attached (please see bottom of message) is an orientation video--developed by the Associate Dean’s office for 2019-20--with current information on resources for teaching at McGill, along with information about people and offices to contact for support as you enter the teaching culture in the Faculty of Arts. Many thanks to our Faculty Advisor, Nellie Voudouris, for her coordination and expertise.
We’ve also attached PowerPoint slides keyed to the introduction to the video, so that you can read through the links and information easily on your own.
Should you have questions about this information or these presentations, please be in touch with the Associate Dean’s office/ Arts OASIS (the Office of Advising and Student Information Services) or with any of the services featured in the video: the Student Wellness Hub, the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD), OSVRSE (Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education), and the McGill Writing Centre.